Steve Hackett

Steve Hackett of Genesis fame comes to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. This extraordinary guitar player demonstrates his natural talent and plays some classics!

Steve Hackett is a British born singer/songwriter and guitarist. He was first introduced to music through classical influences such as Johann Sebastian Bach and opera performer Mario Lanza. Hackett began performing music at an early age, and began experimenting with guitar at the age of 12. From the beginning Hackett was also influenced by progressive rock and joined Genesis in 1971. His contribution to the band was extensive and he helped produce the acclaimed 1973 album, Selling England by the Pound. This fifth studio album reached #3 in the United Kingdom and reached RIAA gold in the United States.

Hackett left Genesis in 1977 after the release of the bands eighth studio album, The Wind and the Wuthering. Hackett released his first solo album, Voyage of the Acolyte, while still with Genesis in 1975. The album reached #26 on the U.K. albums chart and gained silver sales status there as well. Hackett released twenty-two other solo studio albums throughout his extensive career.

Hackett and the other members of Genesis were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. They early 1970s lineup of Genesis has only reunited once since Hackett left the band. The mid eighties not only saw the hit single "Cell 151", but also the Steve Hackett and Steve Howe super group GTR, who were highly successful in America. After GTR Hackett worked further with many renowned musicians such as Paul Carrick, Bonny Tyler, John Wetton and Brian May, who has credited Hackett as an early influence. Steve Hackett went on to produce his hit album Genesis Revisited.

Steve's live electric gigs take his fans on an extraordinary journey drawn from a rich musical heritage. Fans new and old of Steve Hackett's amazing prowess on the guitar will enjoy this amazing performance at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Where? The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall located at 1050 A1A North Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.

When? April 2, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. Gates open at 7:30 p.m.

Parking Information: Parking will be available onsite. There will be a $5 parking fee for ticketed events and for free events parking will also be free. For events not produced by the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, parking fees will be at the discretion of the event producer.

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